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Google One plans get thorough automatic backups for Android phones

September 13, 2019
If you’re a Google One subscriber, there’s a new perk to your cloud storage service. Starting today, all Google One memberships include automatic phone backups as long as you own an Android device. The feature builds on the operating system’s existing backup functionality, which ensures your texts, contacts and apps are automatically saved to the cloud, to include photos, videos and MMS…
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iPhone XR vs iPhone 11 comparison: Which should you buy?

September 12, 2019
Apple this week officially introduced the iPhone 11 as the successor to the iPhone XR. With the iPhone XR sticking around in the lineup at a lower price point, however, many buyers will likely struggle to pick between the two. Read on as we break down the iPhone XR vs iPhone…
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Google One now backs up MMS messages on Android

September 12, 2019
Since launch, Google One has provided additional cloud storage, family sharing, expert support, and occasional promos. The subscription service is now adding automatic Android phone backups. Google One is “giving you even more” than Android’s backup feature that’s on by default. The standard functionality built into the OS and doesn’t require a subscription stores app data, call…
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iPhone 11 Night mode camera tested in first real-world images

September 12, 2019
The iPhone 11 lineup brings a lot of camera enhancements and one of the exciting features is the new Night mode to offer big improvements to low light shots. Now, what may be the first real-world Night Mode image shot on the iPhone 11 Pro Max is out in the wild and the…
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Thursday deals: $100 off Lenovo Smart Display, Pioneer Android Auto Receiver, more

September 12, 2019
Thursday’s best deals include the Lenovo 10-inch Smart Display for $150, plus Android Auto receivers, and the popular Anker Wakey Alarm Clock. Head below for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break. B&H currently offers the Lenovo 10-inch Smart Display for $150. Typically selling for $250 at Best Buy as well as Lenovo direct, that’s good for a $100 discount and is the best…
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Android Pie now rolling out to the T-Mobile Galaxy S8 Active

September 12, 2019
After an extended wait, the T-Mobile Galaxy S8 Active is now receiving the Android Pie update. Some two months after we saw the first wave of US carriers push out the Android Pie update, T-Mobile subscribers can now get the year-old OS update for the very first time. If you…
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HTC Vive Cosmos hands-on: VR never looked so good

September 12, 2019
In 2016, HTC revealed the Vive VR headset to the world. In the years since, HTC has released several versions, like the Vive Pro, Vive Pro Eye and the standalone Vive Focus and Vive Focus Plus (for developers and businesses). Now it’s ready to launch a brand-new headset aimed at consumers: the Vive Cosmos. It costs $699, which includes a trial subscription to Viveport Infinity; you’ll get a…
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